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Skin symptoms may indicate more serious rheumatic disease

Skin signs may be the first indicator of potential rheumatic disease, according to a release from the University of Texas Southwestern...

AAD game-changer of the year: Systemic treatment of psoriasis reduces all-cause mortality

At the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) annual meeting in New Orleans, research findings that showed systemic treatment of psoriasis...

Minority of psoriasis patients engage in extensive shared decision-making with their physicians

A U.S. study has found that less than half of psoriasis patients report frequently engaging in shared decision-making with their...

Dietary fatty acids may contribute to pain, heat in psoriasis

Early research suggests that linoleic acid, a fatty acid common in western diets, may contribute to sensations of heat and pain in...

RLS more common in psoriasis

Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is significantly more common in individuals with psoriasis, according to new findings. The research was...

Apremilast Tx for psoriasis reduces fat

Treatment with apremilast appears to be associated with fat loss in patients with psoriasis, according to new study results. The findings...

U.K. study indicates Dx of psoriasis delayed in primary care settings

The researchers analyzed the electronic health records of more than 700 general practices in the U.K. between 2010 and 2017, comparing...

Epidural lidocaine nerve block improves psoriasis

A proof-of-concept study in four patients has shown that an epidural nerve block using lidocaine can lead to clearance of psoriatic skin...

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